Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at
12:55 am
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Offering an enlightened new approach to Alzheimer's care A Dignified Life will become a practical, life-enhancing resource for anyone faced with the daunting responsibility of caring for someone with Alzheimer's, either at home or a medical facility. Four million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer's disease and experts estimate that 22 mi
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at
5:18 am
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Written especially for family members and friends caring for people with dementia, this practical guidebook offers a solution to commonly faced communication and relationship difficulties. The Validation approach s caring, empathetic techniques have been used and valued by professionals and families around the world to support meaningful communicat
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Monday, August 9th, 2010 at
5:45 am
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This classic family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease, related dementia, and memory loss in later life is now available in this user-friendly, oversized mass market edition. Reissue.
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Monday, August 9th, 2010 at
4:35 am
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Revised in 2006 for its twenty-fifth anniversary, this best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease, offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day invaluable to caregivers, the fourth edition is the only edition cur
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Monday, July 12th, 2010 at
9:26 pm
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This edition includes the latest information on Alzheimer’s risk factors, treatments, and prevention, as well as a new chapter, "Voices of Experience," composed of reflections by family members. It also provides information about new drugs approved since 1999 and the federal government’s decision to cover counseling and other health-related ser
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Sunday, July 11th, 2010 at
7:19 am
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Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult and often- overwhelming task. In addition to the inevitable decline in memory and physical function, most persons with dementia develop one or more troublesome behavior problems, such as depression, fearfulness, sleep disturbances, paranoia, or physical aggression at some point in their disease. Beha
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010 at
5:49 pm
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This highly acclaimed book is the comprehensive guide to the home care of those in all stages of progressive dementing illness.
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010 at
6:25 am
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Few books manage to balance practical suggestions and loving sympathy as well as Talking to Alzheimer's, a concise and comprehensive guide to communication with both paid caregivers and their patients. While the title suggests focus on a specific disease, the recommendations are appropriate for any family struggling with serious communication issue
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at
12:40 am
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Offering an enlightened new approach to Alzheimer's care A Dignified Life will become a practical, life-enhancing resource for anyone faced with the daunting responsibility of caring for someone with Alzheimer's, either at home or a medical facility. Four million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer's disease and experts estimate that 22 mi
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Friday, June 11th, 2010 at
5:48 am
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Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult and often- overwhelming task. In addition to the inevitable decline in memory and physical function, most persons with dementia develop one or more troublesome behavior problems, such as depression, fearfulness, sleep disturbances, paranoia, or physical aggression at some point in their disease. Beha
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